All things Wolven
Standard Deck Help forum
Posted on March 26, 2016, 12:26 p.m. by clayperce
If you want to talk about Wolves and Werewolves in Standard, you're in the right place!
If you're looking for other formats, please drop by Werewolf EDH for Commander or Modern Wolves for Modern.
- You're 100% welcome to post here asking for help on anything Wolven, though you may want to set up a separate thread as well, in the Standard Deck Help forum.
- Please don't hesitate to post your deck in large format (it makes it easier for others to find the decks that are asking for help).
- Here's the syntax for a large format deck ... just copy-and-paste, replacing the "gruul-wolves-soi" part with the "slug name" from your deck's URL:
[[deck-large:gruul-wolves-soi]]
FNM (6 Jan 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): just-another-jundyard-dog-rec-12-5 by VexxValentine ($$$$)
FNM (23 Sep 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Sköll Pack by GrimShock ($$$)
Game Day (13-14 Aug 2013)
- 2nd Place: An earlier version of RG Wolves (Post Kaladesh) by alexwilson (Heirloom, $$)
FNM (29 Jul 2016)
- 1st Place: Werewolf's hurt (budget) by Nicholade (Mono-Red, $)
FNM (15 Jul 2016)
- 1st Place: Werewolf's hurt (budget) by Nicholade (Mono-Red, $)
FNM (8 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): deck:naya-wolves-and-humans-bring-on-the-pain by snarlmkiv (Naya, $$)
Tues Standard (5 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Fur-Force One by Teurastettava_Sika (Zada, $$)
FNM (1 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): deck:naya-wolves-and-humans-bring-on-the-pain by snarlmkiv (Naya, $$)
- 1st Place (3-0): Arlinn's Aggro Wolves by Jonnyradd ($$)
FNM (25 May 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Naya Tokens 1st place FNM by kamerask (Naya, $$$$$$$$)
FNM (6 May 2016)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Baby I'm Preying On You Tonight [EMN] by BlueEyes (CoCo, $$$$)
GAME DAY (30 Apr - 1 May 2016)
- 1st Place: Bark at The Moon (Orig Preying Baby deck) by BlueEyes (Heirloom, $$$)
- Top 8: deck:gruul-werewolves-with-removal by snarlmkiv (Heirloom, $$)
- Top 8: Westvale Wolven High GAME DAY TOP EIGHT by Rabid_Wombat (Zada, $)
- Top 8: Wolf Pack Attack by deltacobra (Zada, Temur, $$$)
FNM (29 Apr 2016)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Wolves are back, Baby! by LoudWings (Skin Invasion, $$)
FNM (22 Apr 2016)
- 1st Place (4-0): Bark at The Moon (Orig Preying Baby deck) by BlueEyes (Heirloom, $$$)
- 1st Place (4-0): Dirty Dogs! by Nykona (Zada, $$)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Gruul Wolf Tribal by BoB_6082 (CoCo, $$$$)
Some great posts that will otherwise be totally buried as the thread grows ...
- An article about CoCo from Post #106: "I'd want 22 hittable creatures at the very least before putting Collected Company in my main deck. This gives a 5% chance of missing completely, a 21% probability of hitting one creature, and a 74% probability of hitting two creatures." Thanks, DaftVader!
- The budget Werewolf Quickbuild from the Top Deck podcast, at Post #198. Thanks, Spootyone and EAK1791!
- An explanation of Moonlight Hunt vs. Archangel Avacyn Flip, at Post #270. Thanks, AndyReveler!
- An article about shoring up weaknesses vs. playing to strengths in sideboarding, from Post #309.
- Wedge's video, R/G Werewolves "$20 Budget" Tribal Standard Deck Tech, from Post #396. Thanks, Axinoim!
- Posts about the Werewolf decks that tore it up at the SOI Standard Poor-Man Challenge (no Rares or Mythics allowed): Post #528, Post #644, and Post #650. Congrats to Kizmetto and magnetcrocodile (Round 2), Volvary (Round 3), and DruneGrey (Round 4)!
- A manabase article which describes the "right" mix of Shadowlands (like Game Trail), Battlelands (like Cinder Glade), and other sources, from Post #610. Thanks, Ryjo!
- A look at the numbers of Wolfs, Pump spells, and Lands in the SOI ZadaFur decks in the Hall of Fame, from Post #728.
- A look at Lambholt Pacifist 's performance in the World Championship and various Grand Prix, from Post #864. [Spoiler alert: She won!]
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... the [All things Wolven](http://tappedout.net/mtg-forum/standard-deck-help/all-things-wolven/) thread!
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update; went 3-1 at modern tonight with my coco wolves list :)
September 2, 2016 10:29 a.m.
MidnightTrain says... #3
Can't wait for CoCo & Languish to rotate out :)
September 2, 2016 1:10 p.m.
Are y'all familiar with the Three Wolf Moon t-shirt reviews from a while back?
Well, this is that deck. Check it out. It may just change your life.
Mirrorwing Master
Standard
SCORE: 1 | 21 VIEWS
September 4, 2016 11:21 a.m.
FIREphaenix says... #5
MidnightDo you? I know some good Werewolf CoCo decks. But I just wish all the creatures in Bant wern't as good as they were.
September 6, 2016 1:31 a.m.
MidnightTrain says... #6
FIREphaenix Maybe if I had played MTG during Origins I wouldn't be so salty, lol. Once this new set rotates in I'll have played for a full standard block.
September 6, 2016 noon
PhantasmFiend says... #7
Hey guys, idk if this thread is still active, but I thought I'd share a werewolf build that I've been working on for quite a bit and I think it is pretty good. I wanted to see if anyone had any other good inputs you can tell me so that I can make sure its as good as it can be. It is meant to be mainly aggro but I have seen that it can hold its own if the game is going on for too long. Thanks!!
Ps: If anyone could help me with the sideboard to make sure its good, that'd be great too :D
R/G Werewolves
Standard
2 COMMENTS | 78 VIEWS
September 7, 2016 4:26 p.m.
chairborne33 says... #8
Anyone test their Standard Werewolves deck against UR Fevered Visions or other burn decks? How did you do?
September 11, 2016 10:35 p.m.
PhantasmFiend says... #9
I haven't, but I'd imagine it would be hell. lol with all the burn.
September 11, 2016 10:46 p.m.
Eldrazi Horror Picture Show $33 (STND R/G Aggro)
Standard
SCORE: 2 | 341 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
Making good use of the Eldrazi Horror Werewolves with my deck. I'm looking for suggestions to improve it and make it competitive in standard. Give me a +1 if you like, thanks!
September 11, 2016 11:55 p.m.
The one thing I was wishing for, we got. Blossoming Defense just got spoiled. Instant for G. Target creature you control gets +2/+2 and gains hexproof until end of turn. It's actually a better Ranger's Guile
Thank you WotC
September 12, 2016 2:22 p.m. Edited.
That will be ideal for zada and silverfur. I always wanted something like Ranger's Guile for my deck, but the cost of Woodcutter's Grit made it completely unplayable in constructed.
September 13, 2016 5:20 a.m.
emptyhandedarmy says... #13
Made this super budget friendly elf and wolf deck. I think its fun. Really versatile. Plays different every time. Id really appreciate some feedback.
September 15, 2016 10:54 p.m.
Many of you know that Lambholt Pacifist Flip is my favorite card from the entire Shadows block. And though I personally prefer her in a Wolf deck, I just realized she no-kidding won ...
- The 2016 World Championships (as a 4-of)
- Grand Prix Pittsburgh (as a 3-of)
- Grand Prix San José (as a 2-of)
- Grand Prix Manchester (as a 2-of)
- Grand Prix Minneapolis (as a 2-of)
- Grand Prix Toronto (as a 4-of)
Way to represent!
September 17, 2016 5:59 a.m.
Everyone,
I know some of us already play Wolves in Modern, and many of us are thinking about it. So I set up a new thread: Modern Wolves. Post away! :-)
September 17, 2016 7:05 a.m. Edited.
Pethrax, whatskraken, Gameover209X, Kizmetto, Volvary, foxysky, Zillabrony13, SpiritoftheSands, and emptyhandedarmy,
I wanted to make sure you saw my previous post about Modern Wolves, as we've discussed Modern on this thread previously. I look forward to reading your posts over there too!
September 17, 2016 7:09 a.m.
Kudos to AngelOfDivinity, who was the first person I know of to point out a possible use for everyone's favorite Robowolf ...
Demolition Stomper + Lupine Prototype , anyone?
September 19, 2016 9:48 p.m.
So, is there anyone out there brewing Wolves for Kaladesh Standard?
September 19, 2016 9:50 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #19
If there was a better way to give them evasion, but there currently isn't anything special. If there is, definitely let me know though
September 19, 2016 10:25 p.m.
xtopazinferno,
There are tons of Trample effects of course, but for other types of evasion, this is everything I know for Kaladesh Standard ...
- Flying: Eddytrail Hawk; Lunarch Mantle; Gryff's Boon; Gravity Negator; Steppe Glider
- Skulk: Behind the Scenes; Skeleton Key
- Menace: Giant Spectacle; Scrounged Scythe Flip (for the front face of EMN Werewolves, anyways); Chitinous Cloak; Untamed Hunger
- Unblockable: Slip Through Space
- Completely Jank Flying + Menace: Graf Harvest + Soul Separator
September 19, 2016 11 p.m. Edited.
xtopazinferno says... #21
I'll probably put some of the red/green in my werewolf deck then
September 20, 2016 12:52 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #22
I need help on my Wolves. Any suggestions?
The Glory of the Hunt!
Standard*
SCORE: 1 | 4 COMMENTS | 550 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
September 20, 2016 9:19 p.m.
Here's the list I've been trying out lately. Pretty satisfied with how it plays so far
September 22, 2016 1:41 a.m.
I thought some of you might be interested to know: I set up a thread dedicated to building Zada/Mirrorwing, over at Solving Mirrorwing.
Please drop by!
September 22, 2016 7:28 a.m.
Just added another deck to the Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to GrimShock for the final (well, as far as I know) 1st Place FNM of Eldritch Moon Standard!
Skll Pack
Standard*
114 VIEWS
(It's Sköll Pack actually, but the ö doesn't show up in the large format for whatever reason)
October 7, 2016 5:51 a.m.
X_Animis_X says... #26
for this thread i would appreciate it very much if i got a little review on my tribal wolf/werewolf deck. it's called Wolves Revenge, i feel although is very close to being complete but i would like a few pointers to make it a bit more deadly. of course it's not gonna be prep'd up to go against flyers but it does provide a good offense against the player him/herself
October 7, 2016 2:33 p.m.
I've moved on from Wolves in standard, but my love still remains. Looking to get into EDH, can anyone point me in the direction of some sweet decks? Only have Wolves from shadows over innistrad, so plenty I'll have missed.
Lithoniel
October 7, 2016 6:01 p.m.
Lithoniel,
You might check out the Werewolf EDH thread. There's not as many folks on it as this one of course, but there are still some good discussions.
You might also check out my deck folder: EDH - Werewolf. I haven't built a Werewolf deck yet, but I've been collecting interesting ones as I notice them.
Good luck (and good skill) on the build!
October 7, 2016 7:19 p.m. Edited.
PhantasmFiend says... #29
So does anyone think that wolves will be able to hold their own this standard? It would be a shame to just be told no because control makes you not able to play magic. For some reason, people get a kick out of doing that.
October 8, 2016 2:02 p.m.
PhantasmFiend,
I've been focused on some Mirrorwing Dragon brews, but I think a midrange Werewolf Vehicle build may actually be possible.
Village Messenger Flip at the helm of a Smuggler's Copter? Spirit of the Hunt or even Pack Guardian Flashing in to turn some of the huge Vehicles into wildly effective blockers? Idk, but maybe ...
If nothing else, it would be an amazing flavor win!
October 9, 2016 12:31 p.m. Edited.
Ok, I just had to try it. Thoughts and suggestions are TOTALLY appreciated!
Slobberin' out the Window (KLD)
Standard
1 VIEW
October 9, 2016 8:32 p.m.
My buddy built a Mono Green Werewolf Vehicles deck and it was a fairly nice aggro deck. The flash on Spirit of the Hunt made it really resilient against Radiant Flames but it still couldn't live through my control deck. I'm all for helping out with wolves though, if it stops people from playing Vampires, which I absolutely hate, then I'll help out whatever needs it.
October 9, 2016 8:53 p.m.
He built it in cards, and doesn't use Xmage really. So sorry, dont have one. I think he dismantled it already because it didnt do well
October 9, 2016 9:45 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #36
I'm looking for a place for Silverfur Partisan in my deck. Can anyone help?
The Glory of the Hunt!
Standard*
SCORE: 3 | 6 COMMENTS | 906 VIEWS | IN 2 FOLDERS
October 10, 2016 12:38 p.m.
Hello all!Long time no see !I just came back after a long break, I didn't even play EMN.I bought some cards for the gameday, got my spirit of the hunt set. It was so cheap that I understood right away that werewolves are still not meta :d!
I saw your deck clayperce it seems great but the artifact vehicles were a bit too expensive for me now. I'll try it a bit later!
I hope you'll play it for gameday and tell us how it went!
Good luck :d!
October 17, 2016 5:13 p.m.
Charman456 says... #38
CharMan456's R/G aggro Werewolves
Standard
SCORE: 1 | 297 VIEWS
This is my standard deck that usually wins by turn 5 at fnm
October 20, 2016 8:02 a.m.
Shep_the_Gaymer says... #39
I am more comfortable with U/B Control, but took my hand at this deck since I love Werewolves and the Eldrazi. Hope you enjoy my Dronepack and leave some suggestions <3
October 20, 2016 3:20 p.m.
Hey, everyone!
Did anyone (besides me) take Wolves to Game Day? If so, any good stories?
I ran Slobberin' out the Window (KLD) and though I certainly didn't bring home a playmat, I was really pleased with the deck. And I actually got to play another Wolf deck along the way!
October 24, 2016 5:59 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #41
I was thinking of making a werewolf deck where you have to pay to flip your werewolves, so I don't have to worry about the unreliability of regular werewolves. I'm currently thinking Geier Reach Bandit Flip, Shrill Howler Flip, Waxing Moon, Smoldering Werewolf Flip, Kessig Prowler, ans Ulvenwald Captive Flip Any suggestions?
October 24, 2016 8:14 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #42
This is what I have so far. I'm not sure if I'm even giong to make this deck in paper, but I'll try it because it seems fun.
Eldrazi Werewolves
Standard
1 VIEW
October 24, 2016 8:37 p.m.
My deck:
Human/Wolves
Standard
SCORE: 1 | 1 VIEW
working on an idea like this, any suggestions would be great! I am struggling a bit on the mana base so help on that would be appreciated!
October 31, 2016 9:38 a.m.
Werewolf Ambush (KLD Standard)
Standard
SCORE: 1 | 1 COMMENT | 32 VIEWS
This is the current build of my werewolf deck. Feedback and suggestions are appreciated.
November 9, 2016 12:29 p.m.
xtopazinferno says... #45
I've been really enjoying playing werewolves, but I don't think I will be able to much longer. I spend too many turns not casting things, and because of it I lose most of my games. If you have any suggestions, please let me know, but my meta is very aggro heavy, so I'm planning on playing control or burn.
November 24, 2016 9:14 p.m.
Just in case y'all didn't see it, a ZadaFur deck was selected as Deck of the Day in yesterday's Daily Magic Update!
Blake Rasmussen's Zada and the Wolves
Standard
1 VIEW
December 7, 2016 10:01 a.m.
RunninWahoo says... #47
Hi all, I've been playing with this werewolf deck.
The eldrazi werewolves synergize great with Waxing Moon
December 7, 2016 2:36 p.m.
Hello everyone!
Been a while since I've been on this thread! :)
I'll cut to meat of it; Prey Upon Or Moonlight Hunt? Just to be clear, I'm asking which would you main board?
My vote goes to Moonlight Hunt. Why? A 2 drop instant that adds the combined power of all your wolf/werewolves To deal damage to target creature. So you have 2 Kessig Prowler Flip on the field. That's 4 damage at instant speed for 2; on turn 3.
I could understand sideboard Prey Upon. I can see throwing down Ulvenwald Captive Flip on turn two and then the next turn casting Waxing Moon to flip Ulvenwald Abomination, drop Prey Upon to clear the board (only turn 3 to set this up) then tap Ulvenwald Abomination to attack. But, what are the chances you can set this up by turn 3? (Also next turn Larger Than Life = GG?)
What are your thoughts?
TL;DR
December 7, 2016 5:18 p.m.
Axinoim,
My $0.02: Moonlight Hunt all the way in a Wolf deck. We need every bit of synergy we can possibly get. Plus it's an Instant. Plus fighting Creatures with Deathtouch just rots.
December 7, 2016 5:32 p.m.
BlueHighlander says... #50
I agree, Moonlight hunt is really good in a Wolf deck. One of our best removal options imo.
Yashima says... #1
upon testing it, yes, Might of the Masses is far better.
August 31, 2016 11:05 p.m.